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Saturday biz briefs 8-16

Nypro plans Mebane plant expansion

MEBANE — The Triad Business Journal reports plastics manufacturer Nypro plans to invest about $15 million to expand its Mebane plant, adding 50-60 new jobs. The cost to expand by 75,000 square feet is expected to reach between $7 million-$8 million, with between $5 million and $7 million needed for equipment. Nypro’s facility at 1018 Corporate Park Drive is inside the N.C. Industrial Center and spans 113,000 square feet. Nypro’s current workforce equals 300.

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McCalls expanding at Reynolda Village

WINSTON-SALEM — McCalls, one of Winston-Salem’s oldest retail businesses, is expanding its store at Reynolda Village this summer. Sara-Peyton Joyner McCormick acquired the store in February from the family of the late Betty McCall Smith. Smith’s father, William McCall, established the business in 1925. The shop sells traditional children’s clothing, fine linens and women’s sleepwear and lingerie.

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Danner named Cone Health Administrative Fellow

GREENSBORO — Katie Danner has been named an administrative fellow at Cone Health. Danner is manager of patient access at Alamance Regional Medical Center. In August, she received her master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During the first year of her 24-month fellowship, Danner will get experience in patient care and support areas. She will also focus on major projects working with Cone Health senior management, the medical staff and the Cone Health Board of Trustees. The second year of the fellowship focuses on gaining greater insight into administrative areas such as finance and human resources.